Aaron Staple

09/09/1943 – 02/04/2022

Obituary for Aaron Staple

AARON SULLIVAN STAPLE, JR – KNOXVILLE’S GOSPEL LEGEND
 
Aaron Staple was born September 9, 1943 near Jackson, Mississippi to the beloved, late Lannie “Marion” Howard Staple and Aaron Sullivan Staple, Sr. He was raised in Detroit, Michigan in the fear and admonition of God. Migrating to Knoxville in 1958 to become an eventual alumni of Knoxville College, Staple built a phenomenal reputation throughout the city, and within the local African American community, as a musical icon and top-performing, grade level III educator. He was instrumental in many historical, religious, and artistic collaborations, events, and organizations—such as the historical Staple Community Choir and the MLK Jr. Commemoration choir collaboration with the KSO. Having departed this life February 4, 2022 at age 78. 
Mr. Staple leaves to cherish his memories,”daughter” and “son,” Audrey (née Yarbrough) and Xzavian Wrushen; their three children; sister, Wylodine Leaks (née Staple); nephews, nieces, and many friends. A community evening of personal reflections, Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, MLK Jr. Avenue, 4:00 – 6:00pm. Aaron’s Homegoing Service will convene Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Overcoming Believers Church, Family and Friends Hour, 4:00pm- 5:00 p.m.; funeral service, 5:00pm. Rev. Dr. Harold A. Middlebrook, Officiating.
Interment will be held in Detroit, Michigan at a later date.
Arrangements by JARNIGAN & SON MORTUARY

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Family and Friends Hour

Sunday, February 13, 2022
4:00pm- 5:00 p.m
Overcoming Believers Church
211 Harriet Tubman St, Knoxville, TN 37915

Homegoing Service

Sunday, February 13, 2022
5:00pm
Overcoming Believers Church
211 Harriet Tubman St, Knoxville, TN 37915

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Interment will be held in Detroit, Michigan at a later date.

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